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    Q&A

    Inside O-I’s sustainability targets

    The glass company recently ramped up its 2030 targets. Sustainability Director Sonya Pump discussed the philosophy around goal-setting, including a focus on energy efficiency and assessing opportunity with evolving technologies.

    By • May 12, 2025
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    Packaging innovation center scores federal funding to ‘strengthen US manufacturers’

    Organizers in Michigan are engaging companies to be part of this pre-competitive research hub that leverages National Science Foundation grant money as well as industry buy-in.

    By • May 9, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: PCR plays from CG Roxane, Every Man Jack, Stumptown Coffee

    Plus, Aveda redesigned its sample product sachets with Xela Pack and Stora Enso launched a next-generation folding boxboard from a newly up-and-running consumer packaging board line.

    By , • May 8, 2025
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    Kind Snacks launches recyclable paper wrapper pilot program

    Printpack helped the snack food company develop a barrier-coated paper wrapper to replace plastic. The partners will gather information about shelf life and durability during transit to determine next steps for scaling.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Zyrtec’s flat-front fiber box, Saint James Iced Tea bets on bottles

    Plus, a look at new packaging launches from Sonoco, DS Smith, Eco-Products and Pulpex. 

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Frugalpac’s paper wine bottles scale with Target debut

    It’s the first full-scale nationwide rollout of Frugalpac’s paper bottle at a major U.S. retailer, said CEO Malcolm Waugh.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Liquid Death’s ‘Kegs for Pregs,’ Crown has a Moment

    Plus, brand and packaging company collaborations led to new or redesigned packaging from Dole, Henkel, Furminator, Bubbies Ice Cream, Happy Campers, Berlin Packaging, AeroFlexx, Earthcycle and Verde Bioresins.

    By • April 10, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Weighty issue: GLP-1 drugs are reshaping packaging demand

    Soaring use of these medications for weight loss is shifting demand, including for packaging manufacturers that serve pharma and food customers. Analysts say the game-changer is an opportunity for innovative companies.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    JBM Packaging brings training program to Ohio prison

    Moving the machine adjuster training program to the London Correctional Institution in Ohio allowed the company to increase participants’ pay. JBM aims to start real-world envelope production at the site soon.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Crate idea: Transport packaging made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons

    The polymer and aluminum material, polyAl, that gets separated from fiber during carton recycling is a key material for the new transport crates made by Schoeller Allibert. 

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Graphic Packaging International to close Ohio plant, affecting 130 employees

    The Ohio closure had been anticipated as part of the company’s effort to consolidate its mill system and focus on new facilities in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Waco, Texas, but it comes months ahead of schedule.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    Hitting a plateau: Circular packaging designers face flexibles hurdle

    Many companies have targets to make 100% of their packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. Now, as they face the hardest categories to transform, some are weighing whether it’s feasible.

    By Shefali Kapadia • March 31, 2025
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    Amcor extends open call for novel barrier coatings

    The company aims to work with innovators and startups on compostable and recyclable coatings for flexible packaging. Chosen projects could receive up to $500,000 in funding.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    US states renew push for tethered bottle caps to help recycling

    Since last July, companies selling single-use plastic beverage containers in the EU have had to tether caps or lids. California legislators advanced a similar regulation that beverage makers oppose.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Seagram’s slims down, J. Lohr puts cab in a keg

    Plus, Wimbée and Koehler Paper cap off a fiber packaging project and Contempo Specialty Packaging keeps plastics and kids out of its cannabis packaging.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Recyclers give packaging designers a glimpse into limitations, opportunities in today’s MRFs

    Leaders from Republic Services, Rumpke Waste & Recycling and elsewhere discussed their role in recycling plastics at the Sustainability in Packaging US conference.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    The hidden cost of packaging inefficiency - and how to fix it

    Rethink manual packing—boost efficiency, cut labor costs and improve throughput with better ergonomics.

    By Chris Rempe • March 10, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Less plastic in dairy cups, paint refills, pallet wraps

    Huhtamaki, Mondi and Ranpak recently announced new packaging launches and technology integrations.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Testing 1, 2, 3: How CPGs get more sustainable packaging to store shelves

    Brands face pressures to meet sustainability goals and comply with regulations, all while keeping costs in check as they transition to new forms of packaging. Sealed Air, Sappi and Diageo shared more about collaborative development.

    By Shefali Kapadia • March 3, 2025
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    Caps, pumps, pods: Preventing small packaging from slipping through recycling systems

    Tens of thousands of tons of small-format packaging could be captured each year with technological upgrades, according to a Closed Loop Partners report.

    By • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Maximizing profit margins: The strategic shift to end-of-line packaging automation

    Discover how automating end-of-line packaging can enhance efficiency and boost profit margins.

    Feb. 10, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Energizer’s move away from plastic just keeps going and going and going

    Plus, Carton Service CSI’s cartons go cap-free and Berry Global expands its line of refillable sticks.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    The packaging industry outlook for 2025

    The evolution of packaging EPR, potential for more industry-reshaping megadeals, shifting attitudes on plastics and sustainability goals, and Trump’s mark on trade and federal funding are dynamic areas to watch.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Plastic replacement solutions from Seda, Nylabone

    Plus, Malk goes bold for its almond and oat milk aseptic carton redesign.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Packaging materials didn’t cause Walmart broth recall, says TreeHouse Foods

    Tetra Pak makes the cartons for the recalled broth and said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end. This recall comes as food and cosmetics recalls more broadly are on the rise, according to FDA data.

    By • Updated Jan. 23, 2025